Stoel Rives is one of the few US law firms in which environmental law is a core — not ancillary — area of practice. Ranked by Chambers USA, U.S. News—Best Lawyers®, and Law360 as among the largest, top-performing practices of its kind, our more than 60 environmental attorneys, paralegals, and compliance analysts draw on their prior agency experience, scientific and technical acumen, and broad-ranging industry knowledge to deliver sophisticated, solution-driven legal counsel.

We deliver effective representation on the full spectrum of environmental and related issues, including regulatory compliance, permitting, legislative affairs and policy development, litigation, and alternative-dispute resolution. Over the years, we have built strong, professional relationships with federal, state, and local agency officials and numerous industry associations. Our firsthand knowledge of industry needs and government priorities enables us to provide coordinated, timely solutions that bridge the gaps between competing interests.

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Few firms view their Environment, Land Use, and Natural Resources practices as core legal services. Stoel Rives is one of them. The firm ranks #8 in the United States according to Law360’s list of the largest practices of its kind. Our sophisticated compliance counseling, permitting, regulatory development, and litigation practices continue a long tradition of specialization and deep experience. Our environment, land use, and natural resource attorneys incorporate prior agency experience, technical acumen, and industry knowledge into their legal advice. They also build strong relationships with agency officials and industry associations. Our litigation successes include landmark decisions. More than 60 attorneys, paralegals, and compliance analysts comprise Stoel Rives’ nationwide Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources practice.